October 20, 2026 After a recent trip to the International Boat Builders Exposition, IBEX, in Tampa, Florida, and I wanted to share a little business communications lesson that I learned. Actually, the lesson was delivered to me long, long ago by the owner and founder of the first advertising agency I ever worked for. He…
October 20, 2026 Brunswick’s Aine Denari elected chair as new Board leadership team begins two-year term NMMA announced its new Executive Committee for the 2027-2028 term, led by chair Aine Denari, incoming CEO of Brunswick Corporation and current president of Navico Group and Brunswick chief technology officer. Denari succeeds Ben Speciale, president of Yamaha U.S….
October 20, 2026 On October 6, 2026, Sail Canada announced that Ian Lunt from St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, has been awarded Sail Canada’s 2025 Volunteer of the Year Award. The Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes volunteers for their outstanding contributions to sailing activities at Sail Canada member clubs, sailing schools and regattas. Their contributions can…
October 20, 2026 This year’s theme, “Stronger Together – One Industry, One Course,” celebrates the strength of BC’s recreational boating industry and the importance of working together to navigate opportunities, challenges, and the future of boating in our province. Join marina operators, marine businesses, industry professionals, and boating advocates for two days of insightful presentations, industry perspectives, meaningful discussions,…
October 20, 2026 New leadership structure brings decisions closer to customers across North America, Europe, and Asia- PacificCMP Group is organizing its next phase of growth around one goal: making it easier for customers to do business with CMP. To lead that strategy, the company has appointed Michael Szwez as Chief Executive Officer and aligned its regional leadership to bring decision- making closer…
October 13, 2026 Of all the shows that I attend for business, my personal favourite is the IBEX Show because I get to see the latest and greatest new products, before they get built into the boats and long before they wind up for sale at retail. Although I’m a guy who’s an observer, not…
October 13, 2026 At IBEX 2026, Mercury Marine introduced the new Vessel Interface Module (VIM), a configurable solution that enables Mercury propulsion systems to respond intelligently to conditions elsewhere on the boat. As vessels become more complex and onboard space becomes increasingly limited, the risk of interference between major systems continues to grow. VIM…
October 13, 2026 12 Products Honored During the Annual Industry Breakfast and Awards Presentation The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America’s leading trade event for the recreational marine industry, announced today the winners of the 2026 IBEX Innovation Awards Program. The program is managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers…
October 13, 2026 Informa has announced plans to separate its Academic business, Taylor & Francis, focusing the Group on its core B2B business. Additionally, it is further reinforcing its position as the leading operator of B2B Live Events through the acquisition of Clarion in a £2.24bn combination that lifts revenues, accelerates growth and enhances earnings…
October 6, 2026 While almost every business these days has a website, far fewer send out regular communications to their customer base and yet they should. It’s quite inexpensive to have an occasional newsletter going out to your clients. The challenge for most smaller businesses is what to say that isn’t just the usual, “Thanks…
October 6, 2026 ePropulsion Americas, the global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, recently announced that it has appointed Yann Herriot as Global OEM Director, strengthening the company’s commitment to working closely with boatbuilders, designers and dealer networks to accelerate the adoption of cleaner, smarter marine technology. Herriot brings extensive international experience spanning electrical engineering, energy management, boatbuilding and marine technical services. His…
October 6, 2026 Will Sangster named Executive Vice President & President of Navico Group; Karly Yuds named Senior Vice President & President of Business Acceleration; Marco Bracalente named Chief Technology Officer. All appointments are effective January 1, 2027. On September 29, 2026, following the recently announced CEO and Board Chair transitions, effective January 1, 2027, Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), the…
September 29, 2026 While I think we are a long way from celebrating how fast we can approve new projects and get them done in Canada, it was exciting for me to see that the people behind the VoltSafe Intelligent Shore Power Solution have successfully completed and passed all the required safety certification testing applicable…
September 29, 2026 It still feels new to some of its volunteer crew but GAMRU 240, South Shore Search And Rescue’s sturdy rescue vessel, has just completed five years in service on Lake Ontario, racking up 190 rescue missions and rescuing 204 persons, saving 22 lives. Crews recovered more than $2.9 million in property (vessels) in…
September 29, 2026 Patented Canadian electrical technology moves from years of development and real-world marina testing to commercial deployment across North America On September 23, 2026, Canadian technology company VoltSafe Inc. achieved a major milestone transitioning the company from technology development and market validation into commercial deployment. Its revolutionary marine shore power system, VoltSafe Marine, successfully completed and passed all required…
September 22, 2026 David Foulkes to retire from Brunswick as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board at the end of 2026; Aine Denari appointed as Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2027; Lead Independent Director, David Everitt will become Non-Executive Chairman METTAWA, Ill. Sept. 21, 2026 – Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), the global leader in marine manufacturing and…
September 22, 2026 The events of last week still seem incredible to me, but so much happened for Canada and Canadian businesses, that it’s hard to know where to start. First, I think we should divide our expectations into two parts; the immediate and inevitable reaction from the Trump administration to Prime Minister Carney’s many…
September 22, 2026 Boating Ontario, through the Canadian Marine Retailers Association (CMRA), continues to work alongside NMMA Canada to advocate for our industry as Canada-U.S. trade pressures grow. Two letters were recently sent to federal ministers urging the Government of Canada to protect recreational marine businesses from further tariff impacts. • Letter to Minister Dominic LeBlanc https://silkstart.s3.amazonaws.com/4e3b78ca-2f44-4544-b32a-e191f2c38d4d.pdf?utm_campaign=website&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sendgrid.com …
September 22, 2026 The Aquila Catamaran’s nine-model display includes the 35 Sport US debut. Aquila Catamarans will showcase a nine-model lineup of power catamarans at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), which is the biggest ever displayed at show. It will include the 35 Sport, which will make its US debut at the show, alongside models from…
September 15, 2026 I can’t wait for things to go back to normal. The fact that I even think they will, might suggest that I’m mildly delusional, but it helps me cope to think that some day, saner heads will prevail. I’m planning to go out on Lake Ontario next week, not on Lake America….